2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
The 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT, potentially affecting up to 5,987,866 vehicles.
Recall 21V054000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,778,128 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V054000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,778,128 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V054000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,778,128 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V051000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 284,645 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan),...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V051000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 284,645 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan),...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 14V827000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 84,192 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
Consequence: If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC)....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
DASH PAD LIFTING. WAS ADVISED FROM CADILLAC THAT THE DASH PAD LIFTING COULD POSSIBLY BE COMING FROM THE AIR BAG. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
General Motors, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
24-NA-141 — POWER TRAIN
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to...
060089029O — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.
PIT4808L — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may stall and have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0BBD. Technician will need to replace the battery and update the Battery Energy Storage Control Module using TIS2Web.
01-08-51-003E — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides recommendations and product information for application of anti-corrosion materials
12-07-30-001E — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.
PIT5195B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information.
PIT5206B — POWER TRAIN
Unwanted Grade Braking - Low Power - And/Or Transmission Busy Shifting.
PIT4116E — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have power lift-gate that is inoperative from all the switches and the keyless entry transmitter only with the ignition in the off position. Technician will need to inspect circuit 5985 for battery voltage. Repair any damaged wires or...
SB-12286 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
G-157806 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
12286 - Service Update. On some of these vehicles, there may be inadequate clearance between the rear side door and the molding. During molding installation, paint damage may have occurred. In addition, when the molding is exposed to elevated temperatures, it could expand and cause paint damage. Dealers are to...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
- 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT — 22 complaints
- 2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT — 21 complaints
- 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT — 3 complaints
- 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT — 3 complaints
- 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT — 3 complaints
- 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT (current)
- 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT — 1 complaint
- 2014 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT — 0 complaints
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